Holiday home deal of the week

If you’re looking for an affordable holiday home maybe you should ditch the idea of traditional bricks and mortar and opt for a static caravan on a holiday park. With prices starting at less than £15,000 it’s definitely an option worth considering – and there are a lot of advantages!

Ready to use almost immediately a caravan comes fully furnished complete with a fitted kitchen, lounge and dining furniture, beds and even curtains, minimising all the additional ‘moving –in’ costs associated with a house or apartment.
On a managed park you don’t need to worry about maintenance and security and you’ll have the added bonus of a wide range of facilities on your doorstep. And, with no legal fees or mortgage required, the purchase can be completed as easily as buying a car.

Owners on Haven Holiday parks automatically become a part of ‘Owners Exclusive’, which Haven describe as ‘similar to membership of a club’. There are special events organised, social gatherings, Spring, Summer and Autumn Balls, clubs for the children and regular ‘Big Weekends’ featuring activities that range from wine-tasting to helicopter rides!

Visit www.havenholidayhomes.com for more information.
Currently available:

A 2008 DELTA Nordstar sited at Hafan Y Mor Holiday Park near Pwllheli in North Wales fully sited for £20,262. Sleeping up to 8 people with three bedrooms and fold-down bed in the lounge, wrap around lounge furniture, open plan dining area with table and chairs, toilet and shower and a full fitted kitchen.
Price £22,071 to include the first year’s site fees and insurance.

A 2010 Pemberton Monterey sited at Quay West Holiday Park near New Quay in West Wales is a luxurious ‘top of the range’ holiday home featuring a spacious lounge with French windows and free standing furniture; a well-equipped modern kitchen complete with cooker, fridge-freezer and microwave; a bathroom; dining table and chairs; two bedrooms including master bedroom with ensuite facilities; central heating and double-glazing.
Price £69,922 to include the first year’s site fees and insurance.


27th Jan 2011

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Is Britain on the Brink of a Holiday Boom?

Haven Holidays, the UK’s biggest provider of family holidays, has reported a whopping 50% increase in holiday bookings for Spring Breaks with more families than ever booking breaks in the early part of the season.

Despite the general economic downturn it seems families are not prepared to forgo their holiday - and it’s not just value for money Spring breaks that are selling well. Haven, who have 35 holiday parks all in stunning locations around the UK, say bookings for the summer holidays are up 15% compared with the same time last year.

Tim Gibson, Haven’s Sales Director, said: “Many families have been taking advantage of our Spring early booking offers which start at less than £100 for up to six people. But even taking that into account there is a strong upward trend in bookings across the whole season.

“Many new customers who enjoyed holidays with us for the first time in 2010 have booked to come back, having been pleasantly surprised by the quality of facilities and many attractions on offer. This year also promises to be our best ever as we are currently spending £40 million on improvements and major upgrades during the closed winter period.”

One holiday park manager who welcomed many new customers to his park last year said: “Many of our first time customers have rebooked for this year. Having a date in the diary for your summer holiday, even though it may be months away, is also a great way to cheer yourself up.”

Holiday home enquires up 75%

And the trend has also been reflected in interest in purchasing a UK holiday home. Haven are one of the biggest providers of affordable holiday homes in the country with around 24,000 Owners enjoying regular and extended breaks at their parks.

Already in 2011 they have seen a 75% increase in enquiries from people interested in having a “bolthole by the sea” compared to the same period last year.

They say, “We’re experiencing unprecedented interest in purchasing caravan holiday homes. Whilst it’s too early yet to predict how this will impact on sales we’re confident that this year more people than ever will want an affordable escape from their day to day lives.’

Other factors which are believed to have boosted the interest in UK breaks are the high price of fuel and fears of possible flight disruption for holidays abroad. Interest in holiday homes, which start at just £15,000, has also been boosted by a Haven prize draw offering those who enter the chance to win a £40,000 brand new luxury caravan.

Holidaymakers are recommended to book before the end of Feb for the best price deals including excellent discounts on school holiday dates. With prices from as little as £99 for a family of up to six for a Spring break (available at a choice of parks and dates) it’s hard to go wrong!

Call 0871 230 1900 or click on www.haven.com. For more information on holiday homes go to www.havenholidayhomes.co.uk

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12 year old Ben Lands his Dream Job!

Like plenty of other kids, twelve year old Benjamin Lyons likes nothing better than a family holiday near the seaside with UK favourite Haven Holidays.  He’s been a great fan of Haven since he was tiny and has clocked up visits to Greenacres in  North Wales, had fun at Thorpe Park near Cleethorpes and is a regular visitor to The Orchards,  not far from his home in Essex.

But Ben,  who attends a performing arts school  has his sights set firmly on stardom.

So imagine his delight when he landed the contract to appear in the Haven TV commercial – with the added bonus of being the Face of Haven for 2011!  Ben’s cheeky grin and ‘boy next door’ looks were  exactly what Haven were looking for when they auditioned for the TV ad – but they hadn’t expected to find an ardent Haven fan into the bargain.

‘ I was shouting and jumping around with excitement when I heard the news,’ says Ben.  ‘There were so many other children at the auditions that I didn’t think I’d be successful.   They didn’t ask me if I’d ever been on a Haven Holiday but for me landing this role is a dream come true!’

Filming the commercial was easy for Ben – he just had to play himself! 

‘It was loads of fun.  I had a week off school to do all the things I like best, like playing on the flumes and slides and going in the Water Walkerz.’  Lucky Ben’s ‘working day’ involved  cycling, crazy golf, games on the beach and crabbing in rock pools,  trying out the climbing walls and having a go at fencing.   The filming took place at four different parks and the only thing Ben didn’t much like was the travelling. ‘Usually when we go to Haven we go to a park closer to home!’   

So what does Ben like best about Haven?   Unsurprisingly for someone who enjoys fishing and gymnastics, karate and football as well as learning  tap dancing, modern dancing, break dancing, street dancing and ballet at school – it’s the wide choice of activities on offer with Haven that Ben enjoys best.

He says, ‘You’re just never really bored – there’s always something to do,  like fencing or archery.  And you can try out things you’ve never done before, like the high ropes course at Hafan y Mor or the Water Walkerz in the swimming pools.  There’s just never a dull moment.  And, I like the fact that I  get to do more things with the rest of my family.  I love spending time fishing with my Dad - we don’t get so much time to do that at home'.

Despite his skills on the dance floor Ben says he’s really quite shy.  He doesn’t like getting up on stage on holiday and refuses to enter the talent contests. 

But Ben is already looking forward to another holiday with his family at Hafan y Mor  where he’ll have a chance to spend more time enjoying the activities filmed for the TV commercial  ‘And have another go on the high ropes course!’  he chuckled.

See Ben talking about his holidays and his dream job as the ‘Face of Haven’ by clicking on www.haven.com/promotions/tvad/

Top value at £6 per night

Did you know that Haven Holiday’s renowned facilities, entertainment and stunning locations are also available for touring caravans,  motorhomes and campers?   A total of 23 Haven Holiday parks offer touring facilities with prices currently available from as little as £6 per night!

Whilst the price is cheap and cheerful, the facilities are first class.  This winter Haven have invested £40million on their holiday parks – with £1million spent specifically on upgrading their touring facilities.  They recently won the BTA award for the Best Camping and Mobile Tour Operator for the 2nd year running.

Expect heated shower blocks, covered dishwashing facilities and the option to upgrade to hard-standing pitches with electricity, water and drainage – with dedicated wardens on hand at most parks to help ensure your touring holiday goes  without a hitch (handy for camping and caravanning novices!)

And you’ll be able to enjoy the use of heated indoor and outdoor leisure pools, sports facilities and a comprehensive package of new and exciting daytime activities, kid’s clubs and family entertainment in the evening.   Other facilities available include climbing walls, fishing, golf and even spas!

Early booking offers in the newly released Haven Touring and Camping brochure will save you up to 50% off  Spring breaks, including selected  Easter School holiday dates.  And you can save up to 30% on selected Bank Holiday and peak summer holiday breaks.     You’ll need to book a minimum of four nights – but at £6 per night for a family of up to eight people,  who cares?

Price offers are subject to availability so nab a break whilst these prices are still current.

Call 0871 230 1933 or click on www.haventouring.com

                                                            

26^th Jan 2011

Note to Editors:  Price offer quoted  based on Blue Dolphin for 4 nights from April 4^th – subject to a minimum stay of four nights.

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